In the aftermath of NATO's bombing of Belgrade in March 1999, the Serbian army withdraws from Kosovo in June, leaving the Serbian minority vulnerable to violence and banditry. A team of five Russians is tasked with securing the airport and holding it until Russian peacekeepers arrive, amidst a backdrop of chaos and unrest.
The Balkan Line
After the 1999 NATO bombing of Yugoslavia, the withdrawal of Yugoslav forces from Kosovo leaves Serbian civilians vulnerable to Albanian UCK terrorist attacks. A group of soldiers bravely defends the Slatina airport, holding their ground until reinforcements arrive.
